Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Winter's Woes: Earth Connection Series

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144. Meet at the Carriage Barn.

When

February 1, 2020. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Don't let the cold weather stop you from exploring the forests and fields of Sky Meadows.

The season offers quiet solitude on the park's trails if you know how to stay safe in lower temperatures. Learn to identify hypothermia, frostbite and other winter maladies and how to avoid them to make the most of winter.

This workshop will be held rain or shine and all ages are welcome. We'll meet at the Carriage Barn for a mostly indoor workshop, but will include some field time. Bring water, dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes.

Join us for the remainder of the Earth Connection Series:

Back Country Basics: Sunday, March 22

Backcountry Crash Course: Saturday, April 4 to Sunday, April 5

Spring Wild Edible Plants: Saturday, May 2

Summer Wild Edible Plants: Sunday, June 28

Backcountry Basics: Sunday, July 26

New World, New Plants: Sunday, August 8

Backcountry Crash Course: Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, September 13

Fall Wild Edible Plants: Sunday, November 1

Surviving Through History: Sunday, Dec. 6

To learn more or register for these workshops, visit: http://advancedsurvivaltraining.com.